Interpreting and Translating (Russian)

Overview

Interpreting and Translating (Russian) course from University of Bath  is designed to give you the practical skills and experience you need to work as an interpreter and translator at a high level.

You must have an excellent understanding of two languages. You can choose from one of two pathways:

• Path 1 allows you to work with two other languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish) into English
• Path 2 allows you to work in both directions between Chinese/English or Russian/English

What you'll study

The course covers professional translation and simultaneous, consecutive and liaison interpreting in public service and commercial settings.

You'll have access to the latest digital interpreting labs, and you will participate in mini-conferences to put your skills into practice, holding debates on controversial topics and acting as both delegate and interpreter.

We seek to arrange external training opportunities for our students with the United Nations or independent agencies, giving you first-hand experience of the workplace and valuable contacts for building your career.

The course is taught by experienced tutors who have all worked as professional translators and interpreters themselves. Some have interpreted for heads of state and government ministers, and/or work for international organisations. They are therefore able to share this wealth of experience with you and provide useful advice on joining the profession.

Graduate prospects

The MA Interpreting and Translating is a highly vocational course that will equip you with a variety of transferable skills, including interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. Our graduates have used these skills to access a variety of professions, including interpreting, translation, teaching, journalism, diplomacy and further study.

Our graduates have gone on to work for the following organisations:

• Assistant Relationship Director, HSBC, London.
• Chinese Section Editor, Bloomberg, London.
• Interpreter and Translator, Foreign Affairs Office, Guangzhou/Chongqing.
• Personal Assistant/Translator/Business Interpreter, Huawei, Shenzhen.
• Interpreter and Translator, McKinsey and Company, Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen.
• Translator/Interpreter, China Bear Rescue Centre, Chengdu.
• Translator, European Commission, Brussels.
• Interpreter, United Nations, Vienna/Geneva.

Many of our graduates work as freelance interpreters/translators in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the United States. Some have also worked at universities in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.